numbering

SayNUM-bur-ing/ˈnʌmbɚɪŋ/UK/ˈnʌmbəɹɪŋ/

4 meanings of numbering

1
noununcountable
A set of numbers given to things so you can tell them apart or put them in order.
Like the numbers on tickets that show which seat is yours.
The page numbering restarts at the beginning of each chapter.
The seat numbering in the stadium follows a clear pattern.
2
noununcountable
The work of giving numbers to things so each one can be found or named.
Like putting a name tag on each box so you know what is in it.
The numbering of the invoices is handled automatically by the software.
Consistent numbering of the exhibits helped the jury follow the case.
3
noununcountable
The act of counting things or putting them in order with numbers.
Like counting people one by one as they come through a door.
The numbering of the census took officials several months to finish.
Careful numbering of the votes made sure none were missed.
Similarcount, counting
4
verb
Present participle of number. Use this form when the action is happening right now.
She is numbering the questions on the test.
He kept numbering the seats one by one.
Note

numbering is a form of number

number, verb: To give each thing or person in a group its own number, one after another. Full entry

Forms: numbernumbers he/she/itnumbering -ing formnumbered past tense, past participle
Spelling: number → numbering: add -ing

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Origin

From Middle English nombrynge. It comes from the word number plus -ing.